English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Purpose, Structure and Editing (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)

This video tutorial covers essential elements of prose fiction analysis, including narrative structure, setting, perspective, and characterization. It explains key concepts like an author's purpose, context, and genre, and demonstrates how to use the PEEL method for structured analysis. Examples from literature, such as Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights', illustrate these concepts. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the tools needed for prose analysis, preparing students to apply these techniques independently.

What are the three key concepts to consider when analyzing prose fiction?

• Author's purpose, context, and genre

• Character, conflict, and resolution

• Tone, mood, and style

• Plot, setting, and theme

What is the purpose of starting a story in medias res?

• To conclude the story quickly

• To skip a lengthy introduction and dive into action

• To provide a detailed background

• To introduce all characters at once

How does a circular narrative structure affect a story?

• It creates a sense of closure

• It emphasizes the cyclical nature of events

• It simplifies the plot

• It introduces new characters

What is the role of contrasting settings in a narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight unique aspects of each location

• To introduce new characters

• To make the story longer

Which narrative perspective provides an intimate personal touch?

• Third person

• Omniscient

• Second person

• First person

What is a third-person omniscient narrator capable of?

• Knowing only one character's thoughts

• Jumping between different spaces and times

• Providing a biased perspective

• Ignoring the main plot

What defines an anti-hero in literature?

• A minor character with no impact on the plot

• A protagonist lacking traditional heroic qualities

• A character who is always the villain

• A character with traditional heroic qualities

How does a foil character function in a narrative?

• By being the main antagonist

• By having no impact on the story

• By highlighting the protagonist's traits through contrast

• By supporting the protagonist

What is a bildungsroman?

• A narrative with multiple protagonists

• A story with a tragic ending

• A coming-of-age novel

• A novel about a hero's journey

In what type of novel do protagonists often fight against a strict society?

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Dystopian

• Romance